I found this at a shop and bought it because it was so cute. In the end, I never used it and it's been sitting in the cupboard. It's designed to be placed on a wooden stand, and I think it would look great on the table as is. There is no box or instruction manual, but the picks are made of stainless steel, and the tips are sharp and hard, so they seem like they could pierce apples or meat. It's a set of 2. Although unused, it has been stored at home. Please understand this before purchasing.